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Seth Parker returns home as new head football coach
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Seth Parker returns home as new head football coach
“When I was five years old watching my dad coach at Bob Jones, in my heart I knew I wanted to do this.”
by Bob Labbe 
January 14, 2026
MADISON - Seth Parker has returned to his roots. Returning to his high school alma mater, Parker was named the new head coach of the Bob Jones footbal...
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Joe Kruzel named new Trash Pandas manager
Madison County Record, News, Sports
Joe Kruzel named new Trash Pandas manager
by By STAFF REPORTS news@themadisonrecord.com P3A 
January 14, 2026
MADISON – The Rocket City Trash Pandas, in conjunction with the Los Angeles Angels, announced this week that Joe Kruzel will serve as the club’s manag...
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Bill Roark recognized for Lifetime Achievement service record by Business Alabama
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Bill Roark recognized for Lifetime Achievement service record by Business Alabama
by Gregg Parker 
January 14, 2026
MADISON – Bill Roark of Madison is among four distinguished Alabama businesspeople that the Business Alabama organization will recognize as Lifetime A...
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The coolest experience at Huntsville Botanical Garden returns Jan. 23
Madison County Record, News, The Madison Recor
The coolest experience at Huntsville Botanical Garden returns Jan. 23
by Staff Reports 
January 14, 2026
HUNTSVILLE – Fire & Ice is back! Start off the year with a one-of-a-kind, unforgettable winter gathering at Huntsville Botanical Garden (HBG) as we th...
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TARCOG describes Madison Senior Center as friendly, engaging locale
Madison County Record
TARCOG describes Madison Senior Center as friendly, engaging locale
by Gregg Parker 
January 14, 2026
MADISON – The people at Madison Senior Center have found a positive, nurturing ‘home away from home,’ according to Top of Alabama Regional Council of ...
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NASA’s historic test stands at Marshall Space Flight Center demolished
Madison County Record
NASA’s historic test stands at Marshall Space Flight Center demolished
by By STAFF REPORTS From NASA Marshall Space Flight Center 
January 14, 2026
HUNTSVILLE - NASA’s Marshall Space Flight Center in Huntsville removed two of its historic test stands – the Propulsion and Structural Test Facility a...
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UAH’s Alexa Douthitt of Madison attends NCAA leadership forum
Madison County Record
UAH’s Alexa Douthitt of Madison attends NCAA leadership forum
by STAFF REPORTS news@themadisonrecord.com 
January 14, 2026
DALLAS, Tex.- Former Bob Jones standout and member of the UAH softball team, Alexa Douthitt of Madison, attended the 2025 NCAA Student-Athlete Leaders...
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UAH stays perfect at 10–0 in GSC play with 14th straight victory
Madison County Record
UAH stays perfect at 10–0 in GSC play with 14th straight victory
by STAFF REPORTS news@themadisonrecord.com 
January 14, 2026
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - UAH women’s basketball continued its historic run Saturday afternoon, defeating Auburn Montgomery 75–50 to extend its program-recor...
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“When I’m hot, I’m very hot”
Madison County Record
“When I’m hot, I’m very hot”
Lockett shows out in exciting Bob Jones basketball action
by Bob Labbe 
January 14, 2026
MADISON - The Grammy Award winning 1971 song “When You’re Hot, You’re Hot” by Jerry Reed in ways sets the tone for Bob Jones senior basketball player ...
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Jordan Matthews named to SEC Football Legends
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Jordan Matthews named to SEC Football Legends
Before playing at Vanderbilt and in the NFL, Matthews was a star player at Madison Academy
by Bob Labbe 
January 7, 2026
MADISON - Jordan Matthews is already a legend at his high school alma mater, Madison Academy, where there’s a plaque on display signifying his excelle...
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Bartlett discusses trains, jobs and appreciation of Mac McCutcheon
Madison County Record
MADISON WEEKLY
Bartlett discusses trains, jobs and appreciation of Mac McCutcheon
by Gregg Parker 
January 7, 2026
MADISON – Mayor Ranae Bartlett wished “Happy New Year” in her “Madison Weekly” update for the week of Jan. 4.
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Madison Police offers Rape Aggression Defense (RAD) class
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Madison Police offers Rape Aggression Defense (RAD) class
by Gregg Parker 
January 7, 2026
MADISON – On Jan. 12-14, Madison Police Department will offer its Rape Aggression Defense or RAD Course, interactive self-defense classes designed to ...
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Annual Festival of the Cranes set to return this weekend with special additions, free day at Cook Museum of Natural Science
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Annual Festival of the Cranes set to return this weekend with special additions, free day at Cook Museum of Natural Science
Annual Festival of the Cranes set to return this weekend with special additions, free day at Cook Museum of Natural Science
Saturday, January 10
by Staff Reports 
January 7, 2026
DECATUR - Every winter, one of the world’s great natural wonders takes place right here in North Alabama. More than 20,000 sandhill cranes along with ...
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Scares await at Madison Public Library’s ‘MAD Movie-A-Thon-ORama:
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Scares await at Madison Public Library’s ‘MAD Movie-A-Thon-ORama:
by Gregg Parker 
January 7, 2026
MADISON – January’s seasonal shudders will heighten with the “MAD Movie- A-Thon-O-Rama: Winter Chills Triple Feature” at Madison Public Library....
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Operation Christmas Cleanup rescheduled for Jan. 17
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Operation Christmas Cleanup rescheduled for Jan. 17
by Gregg Parker 
January 7, 2026
MADISON – Just as they were placed in a timely procedure, Christmas trees now need a wise disposal that decorated individuals’ homes. Operation Christ...
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Fellowship of Christian Athletes looking forward to 2026, but needs funds
Madison County Record
Fellowship of Christian Athletes looking forward to 2026, but needs funds
by Bob Labbe 
January 7, 2026
MADISON - “Whatever God leads us to do, I thank you in advance,” said Fellowship of Christian (FCA) Multi-Area Director Ken Burnett as the FCA heads i...
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Former Bob Jones HS standout selected for All Academic Team
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Former Bob Jones HS standout selected for All Academic Team
by Bob Labbe 
January 7, 2026
MADISON - The United Athletic Conference (UAC) announced its All-Academic Football Team for 2025 and Madison native Drew Lawson is among those chosen ...
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Nine local players named ASWA Football All-State
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Nine local players named ASWA Football All-State
by Bob Labbe 
December 31, 2025
MADISON - The Alabama Sports Writers Association (ASWA) has announced its All-State Football Teams for the 2025 season and no less than nine players f...
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Jarrett named city’s Director of Operations, Communications
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Jarrett named city’s Director of Operations, Communications
by Gregg Parker 
December 31, 2025
MADISON – A workday for Amanda Jarrett can include operational strategy, fostering collaboration with community partners and advancing key priorities ...
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Bartlett recognizes police outreach, public works progress
Madison County Record
MADISON WEEKLY
Bartlett recognizes police outreach, public works progress
by Gregg Parker 
December 31, 2025
MADISON – Mayor Ranae Bartlett acknowledged the outreach and work of city employees in her “Madison Weekly” update for the week of Dec.21. This update...
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Local pilot soars to world victory: NARCA’s Andrew Jesky crowned 2025 F3A World Champion
Madison County Record
Local pilot soars to world victory: NARCA’s Andrew Jesky crowned 2025 F3A World Champion
North Alabama RC community celebrates inspiring achievement
by By TIMATHY KELLEY 
December 31, 2025
HARVEST - The North Alabama Radio Control Association (NARCA) is celebrating a moment of extraordinary pride after longtime member Andrew Jesky claime...
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Local band directors marching in 2026 Pasadena Rose Parade
Madison County Record
Local band directors marching in 2026 Pasadena Rose Parade
by By JEAN COLE www.decaturdaily.com 
December 31, 2025
ATHENS - Armed with a piccolo and a base trombone, Regina and David Raney of Athens will be among 300 band directors from across North America marchin...
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Tyler Gohlich acclimates to U.S. Military Academy at West Point
Madison County Record
Tyler Gohlich acclimates to U.S. Military Academy at West Point
by Gregg Parker 
December 31, 2025
MADISON – Cadet Tyler Gohlich of Madison has learned to conduct himself in military aspects of daily life while simultaneously balancing a heavy acade...
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